2002 Regular Session

HOUSE BILL 87

File Code: State Government - Regulations and Procedures
Sponsored By:
Chairman, Environmental Matters Committee (Departmental - Health and Mental Hygiene)
Entitled:
Autopsy Reports and Related Records - Confidentiality

Synopsis:

Requiring a custodian of autopsy reports and records to deny the inspection of such records except to specified persons; and requiring the custodian of autopsy reports and records to permit inspections of such records to specified government agencies, the health care provider of the deceased, the next of kin, and other authorized persons.

History by Legislative Date

House Action
10/26
Pre-filed
1/9
First Reading Environmental Matters
Hearing 1/17 at 1:00 p.m.
2/18
Withdrawn
Senate Action
No Action
Sponsored by:
Chairman, Environmental Matters Comm.
Departmental
Bill indexed under the following Subjects:
AUTOPSIES
LOCAL GOVERNMENT MANDATES
PRIVACY
RECORDS -see also- LAND RECORDS; VITAL RECORDS
REPORTS
Bill affects the following Statutes:
State Government
( 10-616 , 10-617 )

Documents:

Bill Text: First Reading (PDF), Third Reading, Enrolled
Fiscal Note: Available (PDF)
Amendments: None offered